Historic Site interpreter

VACANCY: Park and Rec Aide 4 (Historic Site Interpreter)

Crailo State Historic Site (Rensselaer, NY)

Temporary/Seasonal: June  – October 31

 Work Schedule:  24-30 hours per week, Wednesday – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule (days and/or hours) may be subject to change due to holidays, special programs or staffing needs. Please note: weekends as well as occasional holidays / evenings required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager and the Historic Site Assistant, the Historic Site Interpreter welcomes visitors to the historic site museum, provides guided tours of Crailo exhibits and grounds to school, adult, family, and other groups, provides off-site outreach programs in the Capital District and assists staff in coordinating and implementing special programs and events. In addition, the Historic Site Interpreter will conduct research, undertake special projects, and assist with the general operations and care of the historic site.

Incumbents are expected to climb stairs as part of their regular duties, stand for long periods of time, and be available for site (and sister-site) programming. When needed, the Historic Site Interpreter will contribute to the site’s social media, Friends newsletter, and complete written reports. Incumbent will also process admission and gift shop transactions and will be assigned historic house upkeep tasks.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Qualified candidate must demonstrate excellent public presentation skills, an interest in local & regional history, good verbal and writing skills, and the ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time. Exceptional customer service, professional and cooperative manner, and compliance with safety protocols are a must. Incumbents should be affable, able to work well with the general public and serve as a team- player with co-workers. Knowledge and interest in conducting historical research, managing multiple tasks and flexibility in scheduling and work assignments is a plus. Bachelor’s Degree or completed coursework in history, museum studies, and/or art history is preferred. A valid NYS driver’s license is very helpful. The successful applicant will be required to submit the Parks Application part 1 and references prior to employment.

To Apply: 

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe his or her experience and demonstrate that he/she meets the minimum qualifications.   If you are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit your application or resume to Michelle Mavigliano, Historic Site Manager: [email protected] or 9 ½ Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144.  If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Ms. Mavigliano at (518) 463 – 8738 (site phone). All qualified people are invited and encouraged to apply.